For Kat & Derek's wedding day we did most of their wedding party before their ceremony also. This was a late December wedding, so the sun set very early and we did as many pictures before the ceremony. Kat wanted to create memories with her wedding party. We left time in their wedding day schedule so that they could have drinks and play pool in the grooms quarters before the ceremony. Creating memories like this is so special in your wedding day. You will not regret this sweet time!